Cross Country Ski Training News and Tips

Ski and Snowshoe clinic in Ann Arbor tonight

1/13/2011 - By Lindsey MacDonald

Excited about this snow, but don't know what to do with it? Or, are you an avid skier looking to hone some technical skills? Come learn cross-country skiing and snowshoeing basics and beyond.

PSIA lessons and testing on Jan 22-23

1/13/2011 - By Amy Powell

PSIA skier workshops, instructor training, exam prep and exams with Lou Awodey & Eric Davidson at Timber Ridge Resort. Registration deadline: January 14.

Starting tonight: "MeSki" intermediate and advanced skier coaching

1/10/2011 - By Mike Muha

Coach Eli Brown is offering free coaching every Monday night at 8:00pm at Timber Ridge Lodge in Traverse City until the North American Vasa.

Nice video from Boyne Valley Lodge ski camp

1/8/2011 - By MyNorth.com

Northern Michigan ski coaches break down the fundamentals of classic technique at the annual Boyne Valley Lodge Cross Country Ski Camp near Petoskey.

Free XC ski lessons in Midland

12/28/2010 - By John Johnson

Free classic and freestyle cross-country ski lessons will be offered at the Midland City Forest, Pine Haven, or local golf courses depending on snow. Classes will be held on 6 different days during January, February, and March 2011.

Traverse Junior Nordic Ski Club kicks off 11th season

12/20/2010 - By John Pflughoeft

The Traverse Junior Nordic Ski Club invites 6th, 7th and 8th graders from all schools and home schools to join in a fun filled winter of cross country skiing. Instructors will teach both skating and classic techniques.

Two and three day technique clinics at Boyne Valley Lodge

12/17/2010 - By Mike Muha

Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake will host two-day classic and skate technique clinics as well as a three-day clinic that covers both techniques. The clinics will run Tuesday - Thursday, December 28-30, 2010.

CXC to offering full support to top junior skiers

12/2/2010 - By CXC Skiing

Beginning in the spring of 2011, CXC will be offering full support to America's top junior skiers through the addition of an Elite Development Team. Those selected juniors will train side-by-side with CXC's top senior athletes throughout the year.

It's homework for Frosty skiers!

12/1/2010 - By Mike Muha

Last night's well-attended "Prepare for the Frosty Freestyle - Part 1: Fitness" was the first in a series of three classes designed to help skiers get ready the the Frosty Freestyle 5/15K Cross Country Ski Race.

Classic and skate clinics near Kalkaska

12/1/2010 - By Bob Eifler

Christine Junker and Bob Eifler will offer a pair of cross country ski clinics; classic style on 19 December and skating on 26 December. Both sessions will be 2pm to 6pm Sunday afternoon a few miles Northwest of Kalkaska.

Tonight: Preparing for the Frosty Freestyle, Part 1: Fitness

11/30/2010 - By Mike Muha

Tonight, Tuesday, Novermber 30, is the kick-off of three cross country ski classes to get you ready for the Frosty Freestyle on January 15, 2010. Tonight's class will cover cross country ski fitness.

Video: USST training in Gällivare

11/23/2010 - By Mike Muha

Video by Matt Whitcomb of the US Ski Team training in Gällivare, Finland. Great footage of V1 technique, plus a litte V2 and some classic. Look at the difference in tempo between easy distance and diagonal stride speeds!